Introduction to Medical Terminology & Vocabulary Spotlight! As v. Like
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18 Terms
root
the core meaning (usually a body part or system)
prefix
comes before the root and modifies meaning
suffix
comes after the root and often indicates a condition, procedure, or disease
heart/study of
Cardiology → cardi (___) + -logy (___)
low/sugar/blood condition
Hypoglycemia → hypo- (___) + glyc (___) + -emia (___)
like
Use ___ before a noun or pronoun
Like
___ is usually followed by a noun or pronoun, not a full clause.
like
He runs ___ the wind.
like
She sings ___ a professional.
like
The witness reacted ___ a surprised person.
as
Use ___ before a clause (subject + verb)
As
___ is used when a subject and verb follow.
as
He runs ___ a trained athlete runs.
as
She reacted ___ anyone would react.
as
The attorney spoke ___ the judge expected.
as
If a verb follows, use ___.
as
Homer tripped ___ anyone would.
like
Homer walks ___ a duck.